Junior Designer
About the job
- A relevant qualification, or being about to graduate, in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Digital Design, or a similar field.
- A portfolio showcasing university projects, personal work, or freelance pieces.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and Illustrator, and/or Figma.
- A strong eye for typography, colour, layout, and visual storytelling.
- Curiosity, adaptability, and willingness to learn on the job.
- Good communication skills and the ability to take direction and feedback constructively.
- A basic understanding of user interface and user experience principles.
- Exposure to motion graphics or basic video editing.
- An interest in fintech, financial inclusion, or the remittance space.
- Support the design team with digital assets for the app, website, and social channels.
- Assist with marketing collateral, including campaigns, banners, presentations, and promotional material.
- Help maintain and apply brand guidelines consistently across touchpoints.
- Contribute fresh ideas and creative concepts in brainstorms and reviews.
- Prepare and format design files for handover to developers or print.
- Take feedback and iterate quickly on design drafts.
- During the first 90 days, become familiar with the brand, tools, and team workflows, shadow the design team on live projects, and take on smaller tasks.
- After onboarding, take ownership of briefs, produce marketing collateral, collaborate directly with stakeholders, and contribute ideas.
About the company
Mama Money operates as the world’s first Social Business Money Transfer Operator. It offers a mobile app through which foreign nationals can send money home to support their families, using a growing payout network that enables cheap, safe cross-border transfers. The service works by letting users initiate transfers in the app, which are then paid out to recipients via the network (cash pickups or other payout options) across many countries. What sets Mama Money apart is its focus on financial inclusion and social impact rather than pure profit: it aims to lower transfer costs for low-income migrants and expand access for African and Asian expats, embodying a mission-driven approach. The company’s goal is to reduce the price and friction of sending money abroad while uplifting livelihoods through easier access to affordable remittances."
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Cape Town, South Africa
Founded
2013
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- June 2026 relaunch pushed the Mama Money Card into nationwide Pick n Pay stores.
- Bank Zero migration and April 2026 fee update sharpened pricing and product ownership.
- Partnerships with MTN MoMo, EcoCash, Access Bank, and Paymentology expand destination coverage.
What critics are saying
- Western Union and Sasai launched a South African remittance app in March 2026.
- Mukuru, Shoprite Money Market, and banks pressure fees, margins, and customer acquisition.
- Heavy FICA and AML verification plus Bank Zero dependence create an existential compliance outage risk.
What makes Mama Money unique
- Migrant-first banking: passport or asylum registration, WhatsApp controls, and Pick n Pay card pickup.
- Bank Zero migration in early 2026 gives regulated accounts, salary deposits, and local transfers.
- Remittances span 90+ countries with mobile-wallet rails to Eswatini and Zimbabwe.
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